When everything’s “fine” but nothing feels good
Published 23 days ago • 1 min read
Hey there, Reader!
If life has been feeling a little “meh” lately, not terrible, not great, just... fine, know that you’re not alone.
There are seasons when joy feels like a foreign language, when everything that once lit you up just doesn't anymore.
Maybe you're in the midst of a major life transition or feeling the quiet erosion of burnout or busyness. Whatever the reason, you might be wondering: What do I even like anymore?
Here’s the good news: You don’t need a major overhaul or some dramatic “aha” moment to feel good again. You just need a spark, a little breadcrumb that points you back to yourself.
In this week’s episode of Better Day Start Today, I shared five practical ways to start finding what you actually enjoy in this season of life.
We’re not defaulting to the version of you from five years ago or the one other people expect. This is about you, the you that exists right now.
Here’s a taste:
Notice what you keep circling back to. What shows, books, activities do you return to? Even if they’re small, there’s something there.
Pay attention to what makes you feel capable. Feeling useful matters.
Let your body be your compass. When does your body feel lighter, more open? That’s your inner GPS talking.
Revisit past joys with no pressure to fall in love with them again. Old hobbies might reveal what’s changed... or what’s still true.
Follow the small spark, not the grand plan. You don’t need to find your one big thing, just your next right feeling.
This episode is packed with stories, prompts, and a nudge to help you start figuring out what lights you up, one small clue at a time.
PS: If you need a little help getting started identifying what lights you up in this season, try this prompt in ChatGPT (or your fave AI tool):
Act as a thinking partner who helps me identify what I actually enjoy in this season of my life. Here’s what I know: I feel stuck, disconnected, and unsure of what I like anymore. I’ve noticed a few things that feel a little better: [insert examples]. Help me reflect on what these might have in common, what they say about what I need right now, and give me 3 ideas to explore that align with this energy.
Though I’m in a season where I’m lit up by a lot of things, I tried the prompt, and this was the response I received:
ChatGPT's response to the prompt above
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Let's explore what's aligned for you in this season